Bradley, IL – A reported burglary in Bradley escalated into gunfire, a police pursuit, and the discovery of a marijuana grow operation, authorities confirmed Friday.
According to the Bradley Police Department, officers responded on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at approximately 3:12 p.m. to a call of an attempted burglary in the 100 block of South Jefferson Avenue. A homeowner, monitoring security cameras, contacted police after spotting suspicious activity.
While officers were en route, shots were allegedly fired during a confrontation between associates of the resident and others at the scene. Bullets struck nearby garages, police said.
Upon arrival, officers determined the burglary and confrontation involved a residence with a large indoor marijuana grow operation inside a detached garage. A suspect vehicle fled toward Kankakee, where Bradley and Kankakee police pursued before calling off the chase for public safety.
Investigators executed a search warrant at the home, seizing marijuana plants in multiple stages of growth, along with other controlled substances.
Police arrested Michael Oliver, 38, of Bradley, for unlawful production of cannabis (20–50 plants). Jacob Pangle, 28, of Bradley, was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of cannabis between 500 and 2,000 grams.
The Bradley Police Department said the case remains under investigation, and officers are working with surrounding agencies to locate additional suspects. Officials stressed the incident appeared isolated and did not pose an ongoing threat to the community.
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